This natural coconut fibre rope is the recommended accessory for installing our coir shade sails. It is used to tension each corner of the sail between its anchor points, and its rough, fibrous texture makes it easy to tie secure knots that hold under outdoor conditions.
Made from 100% unprocessed coconut fibre with no dyes, chemicals, or synthetic additives, it is the natural complement to a natural product.
Installing a coir shade sail
When installing a shade sail, each corner needs a length of rope to connect it to its anchor point and allow for tensioning. The recommended length at each corner is 1 to 3 feet (30 to 90 cm), which gives enough slack to tie securely and adjust tension evenly across all four corners.
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32.5 ft roll (10 m): Sufficient for most standard installations. With four corners requiring 1 to 3 feet each, a 10 m roll covers a typical setup with rope to spare for knots and adjustments.
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65 ft roll (20 m): The safer choice if your anchor points are further apart, if you are working with a larger sail, or if you simply want extra rope on hand for re-tensioning over time.
Not sure which length to choose?
For most installations, the 32.5 ft (10 m) roll is sufficient. Choose the 65 ft (20 m) roll if your anchor points are more than 3 feet from the sail corners, or if you want extra rope for future adjustments and re-tensioning.
Other uses
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Balcony and outdoor decoration: Wrap along balcony railings, pergola beams, or fence posts for a natural, textured finish that weathers well outdoors.
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Plant support and training: Tie climbing plants, vines, and roses to trellises or stakes. The textured surface grips without slipping and does not damage bark or tender stems.
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Bundling and storing: Tie harvested herbs, garlic, or dried flowers into bundles for hanging and drying.
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Macramé and natural fibre crafts: The 5 to 6 mm diameter is a practical working size for plant hangers, wall decorations, and woven pieces.
Material properties
Coir fibre comes from the outer husk of the coconut, processed by soaking, drying, and spinning the fibres into yarn, then twisting into rope. It is one of the few natural fibres with meaningful resistance to saltwater and moisture, which is why it has been used in outdoor and marine applications for centuries.
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100% natural: No dyes, chemicals, bleach, or synthetic additives. Safe for direct contact with soil, plants, and food crops.
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Moisture resistant: Natural lignin content makes coir more resistant to rot and moisture than most plant-based fibres, giving it a longer outdoor service life than jute or cotton rope.
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Strong and knot-friendly: Good tensile strength for tying and tensioning applications. The fibrous twist holds knots firmly without slipping.
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Textured surface: The rough, natural twist provides grip on knots and around anchor points, reducing the need for additional fasteners.
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Clean and untreated: The natural golden-brown colour is the original unprocessed tone of the fibre. No finishing treatments have been applied.
Made from durable materials designed to withstand outdoor conditions
Made from durable materials designed to withstand outdoor conditions
